Most bio-based materials are still produced, used and discarded within largely linear systems. A circular economy approach offers a different path: one that supports regenerative sourcing, keeps materials in use for longer, gives value to by-products and residues, and enables business models that generate value without relying on the continuous extraction of virgin resources.
This EU Circular Talk will build on the findings of the new report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Panellists will discuss the key principles and recommendations for embedding circularity in the production and use of bio-based materials, and explore how these insights can inform the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.